5 courses with the subject BVG, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
BVG 511Basics of Biblical Languages (3 SH)
Students learn how to use tools for engaging the biblical text in its original languages without mastering these languages. Students will understand basic elements of Biblical Greek and Hebrew language, including their alphabets and the general structure and inflections of nouns and verbs. In a final written assignment, students use tools - such as lexicons, analytical lexicons, concordances, interlinear Bibles and commentaries - to exegete a biblical passage. Lecture videos based on a textbook are provided online; class time focuses on discussion and practice exercises using a workbook and other resources.
BVG 541Biblical Foundations for Justice and Peacemaking (3 SH)
More than a study of a few select texts that deal with peacemaking, this course will explore and examine the various dimensions of peace in the Bible, with special attention to how the Bible as a whole functions as a foundation for peacemaking. The course will explore texts which reflect the everyday dimensions of wholeness, wellbeing, and security, as well as those which describe God’s attempts to make peace with rebellious humanity. A central figure in the biblical story of peace is Jesus, both as foundation of peace and as model for peacemaking. Texts and issues which present peacemakers with serious difficulties, such as the wars of Israel or the image of God as judge and warrior, will also be examined.
Old Testament book study elective (3 SH) New Testament book study elective (3 SH) BVOT 532 Elementary Hebrew or BVNT 531 Elementary Greek (3 sh) *Anabaptist-affiliated students must take an Anabaptist studies course; Pastoral Ministry track students must take a Denominational Polity course such as CM 663 Mennonite Faith and Polity or CM 691 United Methodist Polity Anabaptist studies courses:
This course assists the student in building a theological framework for an understanding of Scripture as a unified revelation of God's purpose and will. The unity of Scripture is sought within the diversity of literary form and development of history. Ways in which Christians have viewed and articulated the central and unitary character of the Bible are reviewed. Special attention is given to the relation of the two testaments and to the Christian use of the Old Testament. (Prerequisite: BVG 621) Sermon on the Mount: Peace, Justice and the Reign of God (3 SH) See CTE 713. Women and Men in Scripture and Church (3 SH) See CM 651.
